Tariq Trotter

Acting

Tariq Trotter

Born 3 October 1971 · 55

Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group, The Roots, as well as an occasional actor.

Known for

Highlights

tick, tick... BOOM!2021 · Film · H.A.W.K. Smooth
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping2016 · Film · The Roots
The Deuce2017 · Series · Reggie Love
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2015 · Series · Damar Varnish
Get On Up2014 · Film · Pee Wee Ellis
Chasing Liberty2004 · Film · The Roots

Filmography

Movies

16 films

tick, tick... BOOM!2021 · Film · H.A.W.K. Smooth
Waiting for Godot2021 · Film · Pozzo
Party Monster: Scratching the Surface2018 · Film · Damar Varnish
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping2016 · Film · The Roots
Stealing Cars2016 · Film · Lionel McWorthers
Brotherly Love2015 · Film · Barbershop Patron
Get On Up2014 · Film · Pee Wee Ellis
On the Inside2011 · Film · Tom Bogotus
Yelling To The Sky2011 · Film · Roland
Night Catches Us2010 · Film · Bostic Washington
Love Rome2004 · Film · Tariq
Chasing Liberty2004 · Film · The Roots
Brooklyn Babylon2001 · Film · Solomon
Bamboozled2000 · Film · Alabama Porch Monkey
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor1998 · Film · Tariq Trotter
On The Go - Repeat Offender1995 · Film

Filmography

Series

5 shows

Angry Birds Mystery Island2024 · Series · Bat-Bat (voice)
Rise Up, Sing Out2022 · Series
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America2019 · Series · Creator
The Deuce2017 · Series · Reggie Love
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2015 · Series · Damar Varnish